Published Wednesday, 23 January, 2008 at 03:32 PM
Premier
The Honourable Anna Bligh
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR $3.5M COMMUNITY CELEBRATION FUND
PREMIER Anna Bligh today opened the second round of community funding for Queensland’s 150th Celebrations, which will provide up to $3.5 million for community groups across the State.
Ms Bligh said the Queensland Government had provided a total of $4 million – to be allocated over three rounds – to help communities celebrate Queensland’s 150th birthday in a way that was significant to them.
The grants, which range from $2,000 to $10,000, are available to community groups, as well as local councils, educational institutions and incorporated organisations.
“In the first round of funding last year, we granted just over $400,000 to 45 projects across the State, ranging from local histories and commemorative books through to community art projects and events,” she said.
“We’ll be allocating the remaining $3.5 million over the next two rounds, providing opportunities for hundreds of communities across the State to benefit.”
Ms Bligh said the grants scheme would enable communities to develop projects celebrating their role in Queensland’s past, present and future.
“While there are a host of State-wide activities being developed for 2009, we recognise the need for community groups to celebrate in their own special way – whether that be through an event, publication, exhibition, research project or some other means,” she said.
“This program will ensure that they have the resources to do this.
“I urge all community groups to consider now how they would like to mark this milestone year and apply now to receive a grant.”
Applications are being accepted now for the second round of grants, with submissions closing on 13 April. Successful applicants will be announced in June.
The third and final round will open in July 2008. Submissions close in September.
Details on the grants program are available from the Queensland’s 150th Celebrations website – www.q150.qld.gov.au
2009 marks the 150th anniversary of Queensland’s separation from New South Wales. The anniversary celebrations, which will run the entire year, will express the vision – “Reflect on our past, imagine our future” – and be shaped around four themes – history, people, places and future.
Media contact: Premier’s Office 3224 4500
Ms Bligh said the Queensland Government had provided a total of $4 million – to be allocated over three rounds – to help communities celebrate Queensland’s 150th birthday in a way that was significant to them.
The grants, which range from $2,000 to $10,000, are available to community groups, as well as local councils, educational institutions and incorporated organisations.
“In the first round of funding last year, we granted just over $400,000 to 45 projects across the State, ranging from local histories and commemorative books through to community art projects and events,” she said.
“We’ll be allocating the remaining $3.5 million over the next two rounds, providing opportunities for hundreds of communities across the State to benefit.”
Ms Bligh said the grants scheme would enable communities to develop projects celebrating their role in Queensland’s past, present and future.
“While there are a host of State-wide activities being developed for 2009, we recognise the need for community groups to celebrate in their own special way – whether that be through an event, publication, exhibition, research project or some other means,” she said.
“This program will ensure that they have the resources to do this.
“I urge all community groups to consider now how they would like to mark this milestone year and apply now to receive a grant.”
Applications are being accepted now for the second round of grants, with submissions closing on 13 April. Successful applicants will be announced in June.
The third and final round will open in July 2008. Submissions close in September.
Details on the grants program are available from the Queensland’s 150th Celebrations website – www.q150.qld.gov.au
2009 marks the 150th anniversary of Queensland’s separation from New South Wales. The anniversary celebrations, which will run the entire year, will express the vision – “Reflect on our past, imagine our future” – and be shaped around four themes – history, people, places and future.
Media contact: Premier’s Office 3224 4500